The purpose of this study is...to assess whether placing a substance abuse intervention for HIV+ methamphetamine users within an HIV medical care setting improves rates of follow-up on referral to treatment by primary care physicians; reduces drug use and sexual risk behaviors more than treatment-as-usual; and increases rates of adherence to HIV medication regimens.

Current suicidal ideation or suicide attempt within the past 3 months; and

Concurrent dependence on opiates, alcohol, or benzodiazepines as determined by MINI.

Total lack of any type of healthcare coverage. These potential participants will be given low-fee treatment referrals.

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Please refer to this study by its ClinicalTrials.gov identifier: NCT00249678